SmokTech The Natural - New mechanical device
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Just plain sand paper....the plating on the screws/pins are real thin...so it doesn't take much to remove it.
Just plain sand paper....the plating on the screws/pins are real thin...so it doesn't take much to remove it.
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Completely unscrew the positive pin, screw on the atty all the way down, screw the positive pin back in and stop when you feel a bit of resistance. Unless you took off 1/4 with a grinder, the pin should be fine.
If you look at the other thread where the guy sanded his down originally, he also sanded the complete top cap down as well. Pretty much cut it in half, and then made new pins to go into the device. It was a total mod job all together. Since you sanded down the 510 connector as well to make your AGA sit flush with the unit you will need to cut the pin down as much as you took off the 510 connector to make it even out. That should make take care of your problem....
Here is a link to the other thread I saw: http://forums.aussievapers.com/modd...ok-natural-did-hybrid-upgrade.html#post179560
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It is because he actually sanded down the 510 connector housing itself to make the AGA sit flush with the top cap on the device. The pin is now too long for the unit to go together seamlessly.... He can't lower it into the mod because there is no excess room in there for the adjustment..... He needs to, as I already pointed out, cut 2mm+ off the positive pin to be able to make the device seamless once again....
Yep, makes sense. Just put the atty on without the pin in it. Screw the pin into the top cap till you feel it hit the (+) center rod on the atty. Got it.
I bought mine really for use as a 18350 device, will probably never see a 18650. I am using E-Fest flattops in it, fit is perfect. I screwed om a Kamry X6 4-Wick Tank to try it out, vapes great. The Kamry was a cheap buy at 5 bucks but not one I would recommend because replacing the wicks in it will be a major pita as the tank does not come off the base. It does vape very well however for now.
In 18350 mod the button falls nicely under my ring finger and is easy to use. I am really starting to like this size, besides the Natural I have an Ikarus and Caravela...both 18350 mods. Stealth can be a nice thing. The Drunker tank gaps quite a bit on this mod but a simple felt battery washer fills the gap for a nicer look.
Over all I am happy with this mod. Threading is very nice, very smooth. I like the adjustable pins, seams are very tight, and the button is comfortable to use. For the money it would appear to be a good mechanical mod.
In 18350 mod the button falls nicely under my ring finger and is easy to use. I am really starting to like this size, besides the Natural I have an Ikarus and Caravela...both 18350 mods. Stealth can be a nice thing. The Drunker tank gaps quite a bit on this mod but a simple felt battery washer fills the gap for a nicer look.
Over all I am happy with this mod. Threading is very nice, very smooth. I like the adjustable pins, seams are very tight, and the button is comfortable to use. For the money it would appear to be a good mechanical mod.
Those are some really nice looking units Absintheur !
I like the look of the 'Cube'- Very Handsome.
My Natural came in Vapemail today.
Running a 18650 Panasonic in it with a Vision Clearo on top...just to try it out.
The vape is great, not too hot like I get with my twist or my eVic- If I don't turn it down.
I fiddled with the post in the bottom before I put the battery in....now the first 'section' appears to be one thread too long.
By that I mean- the gap between the first and second section looks like 1 thread too wide....
I will play with it tonight to see if I can tighten the gap up.
The size is small- but very nice.
Will post the pictures with the Black RDA when it comes in tomarrows mail.
My first mechanical mod...and I am pleased.
I like the look of the 'Cube'- Very Handsome.
My Natural came in Vapemail today.
Running a 18650 Panasonic in it with a Vision Clearo on top...just to try it out.
The vape is great, not too hot like I get with my twist or my eVic- If I don't turn it down.
I fiddled with the post in the bottom before I put the battery in....now the first 'section' appears to be one thread too long.
By that I mean- the gap between the first and second section looks like 1 thread too wide....
I will play with it tonight to see if I can tighten the gap up.
The size is small- but very nice.
Will post the pictures with the Black RDA when it comes in tomarrows mail.
My first mechanical mod...and I am pleased.
Panny button top?
Unscrew the bottom cap (where the vents are) so that the gap is down there. It doesn't look too bad with the gap at the bottom.
ST designed about 1mm of adjustment room with the bottom cap with no gaps at the tube joints. (No, no... really... they did. At least that is what I've been told
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Makes sense...
A little wiggle room, well... 1 mm anyways.
They should have made it like 5 mm- then it would have looked like a Bottom Fire too.
I swapped the battery with my eVic, tightened everything up...Vapes Great and Looks good doing it!
Thank You !
A little wiggle room, well... 1 mm anyways.
They should have made it like 5 mm- then it would have looked like a Bottom Fire too.
I swapped the battery with my eVic, tightened everything up...Vapes Great and Looks good doing it!
Thank You !
Have had my Natural for about a week now. Appreciating it more each day. Sanded down the contacts and got a bump up of .3+ in voltage -- very cool and thanks for the info. on that guys.
Got it set up in 18350 w/ a vapeonly tank on it. Simple, clean, stealthy, and a satisfying vape.
My only knock on things now, as has been mentioned, is the button. Wish it had less tension. Gotta figure out how to get that nut off on the inside w/o messing up the tube. Then can cut the spring and/or replace w/ something less stiff.
Anyone take the button mechanics apart?
Got it set up in 18350 w/ a vapeonly tank on it. Simple, clean, stealthy, and a satisfying vape.
My only knock on things now, as has been mentioned, is the button. Wish it had less tension. Gotta figure out how to get that nut off on the inside w/o messing up the tube. Then can cut the spring and/or replace w/ something less stiff.
Anyone take the button mechanics apart?
I just got mine yesterday and fully disassembled it, including the button assembly. I just found this thread, so I'll be sanding all the contacts tonight.
The switch assembly is a pain to get back together, tighten, then still be able to spin the locking ring. But it's not too terrible.
I played with the stock spring a bit, it's definitely too stiff. I'm thinking of taking a spring from a ballpoint pen, widening it, and putting that in its place. Should decrease the amount of force needed for it.
Lastly, the bottom pin that recesses into the bottom cap I think can be shortened with a dremel. For my Efest 18650 2000mah battery, it's too tight and I can't screw everything tight without putting the positive post way high. Which obviously causes whatever device on top to sit too high.
Wow long thread, I just have to say for the cost, this thing is really well made.
My only gripes are:
The knurling on the lock nut. Almost impossible to spin at times.
Will not take a protected battery without leaving gaps in the connecting tube sections.
Over all I am a happy camper for the $52.00 it cost.
My only gripes are:
The knurling on the lock nut. Almost impossible to spin at times.
Will not take a protected battery without leaving gaps in the connecting tube sections.
Over all I am a happy camper for the $52.00 it cost.
Hey, I dont suppose you could post a photo of how that Vape Only tank looks can ya!
The spring definitely loosens up after a week of use. If you put a thinner spring it might heat up on you.
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